Sound and Movement

Sounds are ubiquitous in our living environment. They can stem from different sources, be that biological organisms or mere physical objects. We can detect and select sounds, distill information, and use it to perform appropriate actions in the environment. Here, I am particularly interested in motor behavior and ask: How can sounds provide information to guide our motor system? I also ask: Does the human motor system in turn influence the perception of sound and, if so: How does this work? The studies bundled in this thesis are attempts to square this circle by unraveling the interaction between our auditory and motor systems from different angles.